Inverse Functions

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Inverse Functions

In this mathematics lesson students learn how to find the inverse of a function using function machines. As learning progresses students use transposition of formulae and recognise inverse functions as a reflection of its original in y = x.

Differentiated Learning Objectives

All students should be able to use function machines to find an inverse function.

Most students should be able to find an inverse function using algebraic methods.

Some students should be able to draw the graph of an inverse function using a reflection on y = x.

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